South Carolina S 155: BMW Anniversary

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 155 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 155

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

(Text matches printed bills. Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)

A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC UPON THE 
OCCASION OF ITS thirtieth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC 
FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE spartanburg COMMUNITY AND THE 
PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC 
as it celebrates this important milestone; and

Whereas, BMW 
Manufacturing Co., LLC began manufacturing completed passenger vehicles in 1994. 
The company has grown into a global leader in automotive manufacturing, 
assembling over six million vehicles and earning South Carolina the distinction 
of being the leading exporter of vehicles in the United States; and

Whereas, over the past 
three decades, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC has been an economic engine for South 
Carolina, creating more than eleven thousand jobs at its facility and 
supporting an extensive network of suppliers. The cumulative impact has drawn 
billions of dollars in investment and significantly enhanced South Carolina's 
reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing; and

Whereas, BMW 
Manufacturing Co., LLC's plant exemplifies innovation and excellence in 
automotive engineering, producing the cutting-edge BMW-X vehicle models that 
are celebrated worldwide for their performance, design, and quality; and

Whereas, the company's 
commitment to workforce development is demonstrated through initiatives like 
the BMW Scholars and Rising Scholars Program, which equips South Carolina 
students with the skills needed to thrive in high-tech manufacturing careers 
while earning their degrees; and

Whereas, BMW 
Manufacturing Co., LLC has made sustainability a core priority, incorporating 
environmentally-friendly practices into its operations and serving as a model 
for good corporate citizenship; and

Whereas, the company 
has also generously supported South Carolina communities, investing in 
educational programs, environmental stewardship, and civic initiatives that 
have enriched the lives of countless residents; and

Whereas, the thirtieth 
anniversary of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC assembling vehicles at its 
Spartanburg facility is a milestone worth celebrating, reflecting three decades 
of excellence, collaboration, and mutual success between the company and the 
State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate BMW 
Manufacturing Co., LLC upon the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary and 
commend BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC for its many years of dedicated service to 
the Spartanburg community and the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to the Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG, 
Oliver Zipse.

----XX----

This web page was last updated on January 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM